Bar Stock ItemsCertification status: Requires Certification
Description: (Juices, Mixers, Bitters, Vermouth etc.)
BeerCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : Flavored Beer (Requires Certification) OR
when brewed in a brewery that makes beer with non-kosher seafood or meat.
Bourbon, Rye, Tennessee and all American Whiskeys - UnflavoredCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : SOME varieties that are not recommended due to Chametz She'avar Alav Ha'Pesach issues or aging in Wine Casks, mentioned on label, are listed here. When labeled with the words "Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual cask finish, or Double-Matured."
Canadian WhiskyCertification status: Requires Approval
Description: May contain wine
Cognac, Grappa and OuzoCertification status: Requires Certification
Description: All Cognac is made from wine and grappa
Gin - UnflavoredCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : When made from grapes, whey, lactose or other dairy ingredients.
Irish WhiskeyCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : When labeled with the words "Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual cask finish, or Double-Matured."
Japanese Whisky Certification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note: IMPORTANT: Only single malt, 100% Japanese whisky is approved.
Excluding : When blended or labeled with the words "Sherry, Port, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, Cognac, or Double-Matured."
MeadCertification status: Requires Certification
MezcalCertification status: Requires Certification
Description: Blanco, Silver, White
Rum - Unflavored, including DarkCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : When labeled with the words "Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual cask finish, or Double-Matured."
RyeCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : Excluding Fleischmann's, Mr. Boston Rock & Sazerac or when labeled with the words "Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, or Double-Matured."
ScotchCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : When labeled with the words "Sherry, Port, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, Cognac, or Double-Matured."
Tequila - 100 Percent AgaveCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Note: Acceptable without certification when 100% Agave and CRT APPROVED. Anejo, Reposado, and Cristalino preferable with reliable certification.
Description: Anejo, Blanco, Cristalino, Gold, Reposado
Excluding : Flavored Tequila, Mixto (not 100% Agave), or when labeled with the words "Burdeos, Sherry, Port, Cognac, Madeira, Oloroso, Sauterne, Shiraz, Dual Cask Finish, or Double-Matured."
Vodka - UnflavoredCertification status: Acceptable WITHOUT Certification
Excluding : CIROC and others made from grapes and those listing Whey or Wine Alcohol
Thank you to Wine on the 9 of Lakewood, NJ (732-942-6500) and R' Mordechia Bendon for their contribution of invaluable information for the liquor list.
